Pito-de-saci
Meaning of the word
The term “pito-de-saci” is a popular Brazilian expression that refers to a plant known as Vernonia polyanthes. This plant is popularly used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems such as cough and bronchitis.
Origin of the word
The origin of the term “pito-de-saci” goes back to Brazilian popular culture, more specifically the legends and stories involving Saci-Pererê, a figure of Brazilian folklore. Saci-Pererê is known for smoking a pipe, and the Plantonia Polyanthes plant has a smoke-like aroma, which may have led to the association between the plant and the folk character.
Adverbs of the word
– Popularly
– Traditionally
Conjunctions of the word
– What
– As
synonyms of the word
-Saci
-Smoke-of-Saci
-Catinga-de-Saci
“My grandmother always made Pito-de-Saci tea to relieve cough.”
“Pito-deci is a plant widely used in traditional medicine.”
Rhymes with the word
– Jaci
– Caci
– Taci
anagrams with the word
– CITIPITO SEI
– Cidipito-Iies
– CITIPITO SEI
– Cidipito-Iies
Source: Online Dictionary https://www.dictionalionline.com.br/pito-de-saci/